Match the baby to its parent
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Match the baby to its parent" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with baby animals can use it as a short review.
3 pages in this set
Match baby animals to their parents on the farm, at home and in the wild, find the babies in a farmyard and color the babies that hatch from eggs. Part of our baby animals living things collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Say the baby and grown-up names together, like calf and cow. A grown-up reads each direction, and the child matches, circles or draws.
What students will practice
- Students will match baby animals to their parents.
- Students will name baby animals such as a calf, a lamb and a foal.
- Students will notice which baby animals hatch from eggs.
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FAQ
How do I use this baby animals worksheet?
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Say the baby and grown-up names together, like calf and cow. A grown-up reads each direction, and the child matches, circles or draws.
What does this worksheet teach?
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The "Match the baby to its parent" set has 3 pages in one PDF. Farm: the matches are cow to calf, hen to chick, pig to piglet and sheep to lamb. Pets: the matches are dog to puppy, cat to kitten, rabbit to bunny and horse to foal. Wild animals: the matches are frog to tadpole, duck to duckling, kangaroo to joey and bear to cub. The set practices matching baby animals to their parents and noticing how animals grow. Every page has an answer key.
Can I use this baby animals worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool living things, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with baby animals. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool baby animals worksheets are there?
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14 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are baby animals worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these baby animals worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Living Things |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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